National Kidney Foundation of Florida Patient Support Group

You can feel better and be active and healthy when you apply the basics of managing your Type 2 diabetes. This virtual workshop is designed to provide a general understanding of what diabetes is, how it's diagnosed and how it's managed.

Knowing how to control bleeding from a serious injury is essential knowledge to keep you and those around you safe.

This group provides a forum for people living with diabetes and their family/friends to facilitate self-management.

Join us to learn about 10 common warning signs Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

This one day class provides information that every responsible babysitter needs to know. Designed for teens 11 to 15 years old, the Super Sitter Babysitting Class can help you have safe and fun babysitting experiences. 

TGH has partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association to provide virtual education programs to enhance care and support for all affected by Alzheimer’s and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Learn about better nutrition for a bone healthy diet.

Healthy Eating Every Day is a 14-session program that provides step-by-step information to teach you simple changes to develop healthy eating habits.

The Florida Department of Health – Hillsborough County and Tampa General Hospital have partnered together to provide the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program which has proven to help people diagnosed with pre-diabetes reduce their risk for developing type 2 diabetes by participating in this evidence-based lifestyle change program.

Better Breathers Club

We are learning more and more about the powerful connection between our brain, body, lifestyle choices and overall health. This program provides current and valuable scientific information and hands-on tools for caregivers and family members caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s.

Having healthy Bones is important at any age, but especially for adults with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia.

Alzheimer’s is a disease and not a normal sign of aging. This program provides current vital information about its effect on our community, differences from other mental health changes due to aging processes, and what treatments are available.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES. Human communication involves many verbal & non-verbal aspects. Join us to learn how effective communication during the holidays can lower caregiver stress.

Set up an appointment with our Child Car Seat Safety experts to review your child car seat's installation correctness.

Whether you have just been diagnosed, you are currently undergoing treatment, or you are cancer-free, you can take action to prevent bone loss and fractures. Learn to take charge of your bone health so you can stay active and independent!

Nearly half of US adults 65 or older have prediabetes, a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes. But there’s help at hand—you can join the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) and lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, improve your health, and build healthy habits that last a lifetime.

A referral/prescription from your primary care physician stating “Diabetes Class” is required to attend this class. A range of topics will be covered during the two-day class.

Many cancer survivors find themselves having a difficult time dealing with the effects of treatment and physical changes that can occur. If you are a cervical cancer survivor affected by some of these issues, you, your family, and/or caregivers may learn practical techniques to deal with these issues

Únase a nosotros para conocer las investigaciones en las áreas de dieta y nutrición, ejercicio, actividad cognitiva y participación social, y use herramientas prácticas que lo ayudarán a incorporar estas recomendaciones en un plan para el envejecimiento saludable.

Si usted o algún conocido tiene pérdida de memoria o cambios de comportamiento, es hora de que conozca la verdad.

In “Preventing Strokes as We Age” attendees will learn different ways to reduce risk and improve safety. This lecture also describes how collaboration between multiple medical specialties, cutting-edge clinical research and a focus on the care experience have rapidly improved our ability to care for patients at Tampa General Hospital within our one-of-a-kind Neuro-cardiac Program. 

Black people living in the United States have lower risk of fractures than other populations, but they still must take action to protect their bones. This program will explain why.

This an interactive two-part program to learn about important legal and financial issues to consider when living with Alzheimer’s disease.

If you are living with high blood pressure, taking action to keep it well-controlled will minimize your risk for complications like stroke, heart attack, and even death. TGH has partnered with the YMCA to offer its Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program.

Thriving and Surviving with Colorectal Cancer is an interactive group workshop for cancer survivors who have completed their major cancer treatments.

Positive Self-Managment is an interactive workshop designed to introduce participants and their caregivers to techniques that will help deal with ongoing issues associated with HIV.

Join us for a special edition of Ask an Expert with a TGH Facebook Live event where we will speak with our subject matter experts, Dr. Tapan Padhya and William “Mac” Anderson from the USF Health Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery on sleep disorders, and take your pre-submitted & live questions.

Alzheimer’s is a global health problem with more than 6 million people living with the disease in the US alone. Tremendous gains have been made in the understanding of the science and basic biology underlying Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Join the Tampa General Hospital and American Heart Association for a special Facebook Live event bringing awareness to prepare for a heart-healthy journey, before, during and after pregnancy.

Join us for Agitation, an Ask the Expert event focusing on this dementia-related behavior.

This one-hour webinar will review signs and symptoms of head and neck cancer, treatment options and share how courageous survivors are leading vibrant lives after this diagnosis.

As a TGH Healthpark patient who expressed concerns about obtaining sufficient food for yourself and your family, you may eligible to participate in the Food Rx program.

Grupo de apoyo de la diabetes (Diabetes Support Group) Este grupo le da la bienvenida a pacientes con diabetes, sus amistades y miembros de su familia. (This group warmly welcomes all patients with diabetes, their friends, and family members.)

This educational support group provides stroke survivors, caregivers and all interested individuals with information about stroke awareness, recovery and prevention.

Tampa General Hospital’s Cancer support group is designed to benefit people living with cancer: patients, family members, caregivers, and close friends.

Learn to improve posture and body mechanics for better balance and preventing falls and resulting fractures.

When someone is showing signs of dementia, it’s time to talk. Often, conversations with family about changing behaviors can be challenging and uncomfortable.

Webinar for Prostate Health 101 a one-hour lecture including: risks, signs and symptoms of prostate cancer, early detection education, treatment options and family support resources.

In-person watch party for Prostate Health 101 a one-hour lecture including: risks, signs and symptoms of prostate cancer, early detection education, treatment options and family support resources.

Este programa se ofrece de forma gratuita a toda la comunidad relacionada con el linfoma; sin embargo, se requiere inscripción previa. Tenga en cuenta que, para completar la inscripción, debe ingresar el nombre y el número de teléfono o la dirección de correo electrónico de todos los asistentes.

Join us for an interactive program featuring educational videos and materials to learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for future costs and the benefits of early planning.

Acompáñenos en vivo para una conversación con el Dr. Luis Beltrán García mientras discutimos la enfermedad renal crónica.

Join Dr. Martín Aldana for a Facebook live event on kidney disease and transplant in the Hispanic community.

Human communication involves many verbal & non-verbal aspects. Alzheimer’s can progress to a certain point where caregivers and family members need help with and strategies to be able to communicate more effectively with their loved one.

Tampa General Hospital’s Head and Neck Cancer Community in collaboration with USF Health Department of Otolaryngology provides head and neck cancer survivors, caregivers, and all interested individuals with information about head and neck cancer awareness, recovery, and prevention.

Post-cancer treatment of any type can be both a relief and stressful. This six-week workshop course for breast cancer survivors can help the patient, family members, caregivers, and concerned friends cope with many of the issues that can occur.

In “Getting Pregnant After Cancer Treatment” attendees will learn about how cancer treatment affects fertility and fertility preservation options for cancer patients.

Join us for a special edition of Ask an Expert Series with a TGH Facebook Live event where our subject matter experts from TGH Cancer Institute, Dr. Jonathan Daniel, thoracic surgeon, Dr. Norman Ashraf, hematologist-oncologist, and Jennifer Martinez, Nurse Navigator, will take your pre-submitted & live questions.

The Tampa General Hospital Electrophysiology Center of Excellence Atrial Fibrillation program offers a support group for all patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), their family members and caregivers.

In “Living with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)” attendees will receive a brief overview of HCM and treatment options. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the panel lecture experts and join a HCM support group to learn how to live with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Join us for another edition of Ask an Expert Series with a TGH Facebook Live event where our subject matter experts from the Neuroscience Institute will answer your pre-submitted & live questions.

This support group is open to patients who have received a transplant, are waiting for transplants, their caregivers, and family members.

Tampa General Hospital’s Transplant Caregiver Support Group provides a space for attendees to share personal stories, gain practical information, and receive emotional support from others who are on a similar journey.

This support group is open to pre and post lung transplant patients their caregivers or family members.

In “Not Your Mother’s Hysterectomy: Advances in Hysterectomy” attendees will review the considerations of having a hysterectomy and receive a brief overview of the medical procedure and the various ways this procedure is performed. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive expert knowledge on the V-Notes procedure.

During this special 30-minute “Tummy Time" lecture, Dr. Register will explain the importance of tummy time play activities and the risks of not doing tummy time. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn tips for successful tummy time.

The Pulmonary Fibrosis and Interstitial Lung Disease Support Group is for patients with pulmonary fibrosis or advanced lung disease, their family members and caregivers.

In “Got To Go Right Now!” Breaking Free from Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Disorders attendees will focus on treatment options including pelvic floor exercises and how to live with pelvic floor disorders.

AngioScreen® uses ultrasound technology to take images of your carotid arteries and look for areas of cholesterol build-up which can lead to blockages.

Thriving and Surviving with Cancer, a Stanford University Self-Management Resource Center program, is an online interactive group workshop for cancer survivors, their support team of caregivers, family, & friends.

You’re invited to join TampaWell activated by Tampa General Hospital, Sarah’s Walking Club, and Friends of the Riverwalk for a free community walk.

The TGH Heart & Vascular Institute Amputation Support Group provides a safe and supportive environment for current and former patients living with limb loss or limb difference as well as their caregivers and family members.

This Training will teach individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

Join us for another edition of Ask an Expert Series with a TGH Facebook Live event where our subject matter experts from the Parathyroid & Thyroid Institute will answer your pre-submitted & live questions.

The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is a comprehensive training in mindfulness meditation to assist people with stress, anxiety, depression and pain. MSBR provides a combination of mindfulness meditation, body awareness, and yoga.

The experts at Tampa General Hospital and USF Health invite you to learn more about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in a special lecture panel and meet and greet of the multidisciplinary team who care for patients with this specific condition.

The aim of this group is to support HFpEF patients and their caregivers as they navigate their heart failure journey. The support group will provide a space to share experiences with one another and will also be an educational opportunity to gain a better understanding of the disease process and treatment plans.  

In “Achy Breaky Joints” | Common Arthritic Conditions of the Hand and Wrist we will focus on non-operative treatment options, and different operative options for hand and wrist arthritic conditions.

A.W.A.K.E. (Alert, Well and Keeping Energetic) is the official support group of the American Sleep Apnea Association.  A.W.A.K.E support groups provide education and resources for sleep disorder patients and CPAP users across the nation. 

Join us for our cancer awareness health fair, where we will offer resources on an array of different cancer screenings, cutting-edge treatments and therapies, our world-renowned physicians and many other resources available at the TGH Cancer Institute.

TGH is proud to partner with Project LINK to offer Back to School Health Clinics that provide Medicaid or uninsured families with access to NO COST routine immunizations, school physicals, and immunization records transfers.

SIN COSTO! Vacunas, exámenes físicos escolares, registros de vacunación y/o transferencia

Healthy Eating Every Day is a 14-session program that provides step-by-step information on how to make gradual changes to develop and customize a healthy dietary program without giving up your favorite foods!

Learn about military structure and demographics as well as the impact of military service on mental health of veterans in this one-hour presentation.

Tampa General Hospital and Grace Community Medical Center have been awarded a grant by the National Council on Aging to help older adults learn more about the importance of vaccines and get vaccinated.

 Beyond the Break™ explains what happens after you break a bone. It shows you how to manage your risk to prevent more broken bones.

Introducing the TGH Heart & Vascular Institute South Tampa, the first satellite clinic and only one of its kind in the Tampa Bay region. Join us to learn about the multidisciplinary, coordinated care offered and tour the premises.

Please join us at the historic Tampa Theatre as we celebrate the resilience of our head and neck cancer patients with an official screening of the film “Can You Hear My Voice?”

TGH Heart & Vascular Institute Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Support Group aims to improve the quality of life for those living with any type of heart disease. This support group will provide a space to share experiences with one another and will also be an educational opportunity to gain a better understanding of the various types of heart disease and treatment plans.  

TGH’s Heart & Vascular Center of Excellence Heart Disease Education & Support Group aims to improve the quality of life for those living with any type of heart disease. This support group will provide a space to share experiences with one another and will also be an educational opportunity to gain a better understanding of the various types of heart disease and treatment plans.  

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is an online interactive group program people with any type of chronic diseases, their caregivers, concerned friends and family members. 

In Innovations in Total Knee Replacement Surgery, we will focus on the minimally invasive surgical options like robotic assisted technology for total knee replacement surgery.

In Keep the Beat: How Women Can Stay Young at Heart, we will focus on what women can do to keep their beat and stay heart healthy.

The Tampa General Hospital Essential Tremors Support group provides a safe and supportive environment for patients living with the neurological condition.

This support group is open to patients who have received a transplant, are waiting for transplants, their caregivers, and family members.

Gentle movement classes that are easy to follow for beginners and all levels. These movements can be performed standing and seated using mindful elements such as better breathing techniques, posture, balance, focus, flexibility, Tai Chi, and Qigong.

This support group is open to all those who are burn survivors, their caregivers or family members.

This support group is open to all those who are burn survivors, their caregivers or family members.

This is a year-long program designed to help participants with prediabetes improve their health by changing lifestyle behaviors, such as making healthier eating choices, being more active, and reducing stress.

This support group is open to all those have brain injuries, survivors, caregivers and family members.

Join us for another edition of a TGH Facebook Live Ask an Expert: A Live Q&A Series event where our subject matter expert in minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery will take your pre-submitted & live questions.

In Heart Valve Today, Home Tomorrow attendees will focus on signs and symptoms of aortic stenosis and treatment options for the disease.

TGH has partnered with the American Venous Forum on this community event that will bring awareness and education venous and lymphatic diseases in underrepresented communities with the goal to provide health resources for attendees.

Please join us at the historic Tampa Theatre as we celebrate Endometriosis Awareness Month with an official screening of the film Below the Belt.

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the two most common inflammatory bowel diseases affecting millions of Americans, with the fastest growing patient population under the age of 18. Join Tampa General Hospital to show those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that they’re not alone.

Our TGH Heart & Vascular Institute clinic provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary resource for residents of the growing South Hillsborough community seeking nationally recognized heart care.

This personalized diabetes education program provides the tools and knowledge you need to manage type 2 diabetes.

Join us for another edition of a TGH Facebook Live Ask an Expert: A Live Q&A Series event where our subject matter expert in foot & ankle will take your pre-submitted & live questions.

Positive Self-Managment is an interactive workshop designed to introduce participants and their caregivers to techniques that will help deal with ongoing issues associated with HIV.

Join Tampa General Hospital’s Cancer Institute and USF Morsani College of Medicine breast oncology experts at the educational dinner program, Living with Breast Cancer.

Join the nation’s largest brain tumor conference designed specifically for patients, caregivers, and survivors.

An online, interactive group program for people experiencing any type of chronic pain, their caregivers, concerned friends and family members. Learn to live a healthier life with issues associated with chronic pain.

A collaboration of the Tampa JCCs & Federation and the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

Pre-op class for knee, hip, and shoulder surgeries

Join us in supporting the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Walk/Run!

 The Tampa General Hospital Pediatric Rehabilitation Team offers a unifying support network and group for anyone who has received acute care therapy or inpatient rehab at the Muma Children’s Hospital.

FAAST Central 30th Anniversary Open House

This seminar will provide a wealth of information, strategies, and ideas to help caregivers of loved ones with cognitive issues like Alzheimer’s and dementia, reduce the stress of the holiday season.

This seminar will provide a wealth of information, strategies, and ideas to help caregivers of loved ones with cognitive issues like Alzheimer’s and dementia, talk about end-of-life care.

Please register today to walk with the TGH team for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light the Night on Saturday, November 2nd, or make a donation to help fund blood cancer cures!

Learn more about the food you receive from the food pharmacy and how it can benefit your health.